RED, WHITE AND BLUE LUNCHEON
The entire color scheme of this Fourth of July luncheon must be worked out in the national colors; as far as possible the doilies used should be designed in star-shaped patterns, with a border in wash silks of interwoven red carnations and blue corn-flowers. Suspended directly over the centre of the table, a huge liberty bell should be hung, composed of red and white carnations and blue corn-flowers. Depending therefrom should be ropes of red, white and blue ribbon, terminating at the four corners of the table. The luncheon to be served should be as far as possible in the prevailing colors, the ices might be in firecracker form, and the starry banner should appear wherever it can be introduced. Draperies and pictures indicative of the occasion should be placed in conspicuous places, and do not forget a goodly supply of pyrotechnics to conclude the day. Such a luncheon will certainly commend itself to all, and most particularly to the younger element.
Write the following verses on cards and pass around among the guests after they have left the table. Have each verse read aloud previous to the performance:
1. Though puzzles do our minds distress,
We'd like two good ones now to guess.
2. We'd like to hear you tell to-day,
Some funny things that children say.
3. Describe some woman in the town,
Her nose and hair, her dress and gown;
But do not give us her address,